Federated Registry Program Coordinator
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
Summary
This role will support the coordination and operational management of a federated registries program focused on rare diseases. The coordinator will contribute to the execution of program activities by supporting governance, administrative and contractual activities, data collection and analysis workflows, and the onboarding of new centers and registries. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders internal teams, external experts, and vendors.
Job description
Responsibilities & Duties
- Organize governance meetings, including invitations, agendas, minutes, and action-item follow-up
- Support contractual and administrative activities, including letters of intent, agreements, data-sharing documentation, and any other key documentation
- Coordinate consensus-building activities, including expert meetings, surveys, Delphi rounds, documentation, and stakeholder follow-up
- Support operational and administrative coordination for the federated registry
- Manage scientific publications’ related administrative activities, including conflict-of-interest disclosures, author documentation, and timeline tracking
- Support the expansion of the registry network by coordinating onboarding activities for new registries
- Coordinate crosswalk activities and documentation requirements for new participating registries or sites before submission to the scientific committees
- Maintain project trackers, timelines, and other key program documentation to ensure effective program execution
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree, degree in life sciences, or project management, or any related field
- Prior experience in project coordination, clinical research operations, registry coordination, medical affairs, or a healthcare environment preferred
- Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, timelines, documents, and stakeholders
- Able to support administrative and contractual processes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Not accepting the status quo, working with a sense of urgency to deliver results
- Self-starter mentality who feels comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Cross-functional mindset focused on a seamless collaboration with internal and external partners
- Fluent in English
This role is home office based. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able travel internationally.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, degree in life sciences, or project management, or any related field
- Prior experience in project coordination, clinical research operations, registry coordination, medical affairs, or a healthcare environment preferred
- Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, timelines, documents, and stakeholders
- Able to support administrative and contractual processes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Not accepting the status quo, working with a sense of urgency to deliver results
- Self-starter mentality who feels comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Cross-functional mindset focused on a seamless collaboration with internal and external partners
- Fluent in English
Company overview
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2008. The company is dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases by developing and commercializing precision medicines that address the root causes of these conditions. Rhythm's primary focus is on melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonists, with its lead asset IMCIVREE (setmelanotide) designed to treat hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare MC4R pathway diseases. The company operates as a publicly traded entity (NASDAQ: RYTM) and has established commercial operations in North America, Europe, and other regions. Rhythm maintains a comprehensive clinical development program targeting rare genetic disorders of obesity and metabolic conditions, with additional investigational MC4R agonists and preclinical small molecules for congenital hyperinsulinism. The company has been recognized as one of The Boston Globe's Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2023 and 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a collaborative and impactful work environment.